Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopening One Day Early

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Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will open from refurbishment one day earlier than previously scheduled. Kali River Rapids Reopening Date Kali River Rapids closed for its annual refurbishment on January 8, 2024. Disney later announced it would reopen in mid-March. The Walt Disney World website eventually displayed hours on March 16, indicating it … Read more

Credit Card Readers with Cameras Introduced at Walt Disney World Stores, Police Respond to Woman Knocked Down in Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Queue, & More: Daily Recap (8/26/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, August 26, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

PHOTOS: Path Leading to Asia from Harambe Market Blocked at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Market Still Open

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Previously erected construction walls now block the pathway from Harambe Market to the Asia section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, though the Market remains open to guests. Walls Block Path Between Asia and Harambe Market Back in June of this year, construction walls went up across from Harambe Market in the Africa section of the park, … Read more

Menacing Yeti Apparel & Pin Celebrate Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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New apparel and a Yeti pin have voyaged to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for anyone brave enough to face Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain. Please note: while both the shirt and hoodie were spotted at Serka Zong Bazaar (at the Expedition Everest exit in Asia), the pin is at Island Mercantile on Discovery Island. … Read more

Maharajah Jungle Trek Undergoes Refurbishment in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Ahead of its 25th anniversary in April, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting some love and care, including pressure washing at Maharajah Jungle Trek. The roof over the entrance sign looks dirty, though that may also just be the worn look of the area. We could see workers actively pressue washing the back of the aviary. … Read more

Trees Down in Discovery River Block Character Flotillas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened to guests this afternoon following Hurricane Ian. While the park seems generally okay, we did notice that no character flotillas were traversing Discovery River. It turns out several trees were knocked into the river during the storm, preventing flotillas from sailing their usual course. Near Discovery Island, we saw these downed … Read more

Caravan Road Reopens With Only Beverages at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Caravan Road has finally reopened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The kiosk had posted a new menu of just beverages last September but remained closed until now. This kiosk is in the Asia area of the park. Caravan Road will be serving the shaved ice previously offered from a cart in Harambe Market. Watermelon, mango passion fruit, … Read more

PHOTOS: Serka Zong Bazaar Reopens with Expanded Shopping Despite Expedition Everest Closure

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Despite initially being closed along with Expedition Everest, Serka Zong Bazaar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has reopened. Expedition Everest will be closed for refurbishment through mid-April but Serka Zong Bazaar will remain open. More merchandise carts and displays have been moved outside the gift shop. The inside of the shop remains the same.

PHOTOS: Expedition Everest Now Closed for Three Month Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now closed for a refurbishment set to last through mid-April. During the more than three months of planned closure, the refurbishment will reportedly address issues with the ride system. At this time, no repairs are planned for the Yeti animatronic. There were almost no guests in the Everest … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Chakranadi Returns With Live Sitar Music in Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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As we reported with the return of Kora Tinga Tinga to Harambe, live music is returning to the streets of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests in the park’s Asia area can now hear live music, too. The sounds of a live sitar can once again be heard. Chakranadi performs across from “Feathered Friends in Flight!” Chakranadi … Read more

PHOTOS: Caravan Road Posts New All-Beverage Menu at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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While no reopening date has been announced for Caravan Road, a snack kiosk in Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a new menu has been posted outside the venue. It, surprisingly, has no food offerings, but several alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Previously, the kiosk offered food items such as Char Siu Pork with Sticky Rice. It … Read more

UPDATE: Kali River Rapids Changes Operating Schedule, Opens 1 Hour After Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The Walt Disney World website was updated with changes to the operating schedule for Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Kali River Rapids, which recently underwent a three-month refurbishment, will now open at 9am each day, an hour after Disney’s Animal Kingdom opens. The delayed opening is currently set to continue through mid-July. Disney … Read more

New Guest Survey For Disney’s Animal Kingdom Focuses on Limited Offerings, Just Three Areas of the Park

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After our recent visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom we got a surprise in our inbox, a brand new Guest Satisfaction Survey. Typically this isn’t anything out of the ordinary, but some of the questions raised in the survey have piqued our interest. The survey started out asking a multitude of questions regarding COVID safety measures … Read more

PHOTOS: Joe Rohde Marks Final Day as a Disney Imagineer; Donates Work Boots to Walt Disney Archives

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After four decades of creating memorable Disney Parks experiences, Joe Rohde, one of the most prolific Imagineers is marking his last day at Disney. But on his way out, he left the company a gift. Joe Rohde shared this picture on his Instagram account, sharing a toast with his family to commemorate the day. He … Read more

REVIEW: New Korean Chicken Sandwich at Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom has only been open a couple of weeks, and already there are new menu items to try. We previously reported on the reopening of Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes. Today we returned to try out a new chicken sandwich! This new sandwich is number three on the menu, otherwise known as … Read more

A Complete Guide to the Reopening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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After an extended closure of nearly four months, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is finally open to guests once again. In order to create an environment that is safe for park-goers, Disney has implemented significant changes in nearly every aspect of the park, from attractions to shopping, and dining. For now, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is not the … Read more